Chill, please.
Not gonna happen until the notes are in my wee fists of paranoia. Seriously. I think because I'm in a place now where I cant bear to read what I've written without cringing and wanting to rewrite so badly.
You like ships. You don't seem to be looking at the destinations. What you care about is the ships, and mine's the nicest.
Kaylee ,'Serenity'
The Great Write Way, Chapter Two: Twice upon a time...
A place for Buffistas to discuss, beta and otherwise deal and dish on their non-fan fiction projects.
Allyson - Aug 31, 2006 9:42:51 am PDT #8227 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
ChiKat - Aug 31, 2006 9:43:02 am PDT #8228 of 10001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Okay, here's what I've got:
Good writing fulfills its purpose with clarity, vivid detail and self-expression. That purpose can be anything from teaching someone how to use a software package to analyzing literary text to exploring the dynamics of interpersonal relationships.
Good writing uses language like a paint brush, evoking images and feelings that are clear and impact the reader. It hits a true emotional place that weak writing just can’t seem to reach.
There is a rhythm and meter to good writing much like there is a good beat in music. Good writing sounds like music when read aloud. It can be melodic or a staccato drum beat, but it’s still musical.
Good writing is compelling. It entices the reader and leaves them hungry for more. Characters are like ghosts who cling to your memories and won’t let go. Finishing a good book is like saying good-bye to a dear friend.
P.M. Marc - Aug 31, 2006 10:02:06 am PDT #8229 of 10001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
When you know your writing is good, why is it?
When, on re-read after gaining distance, I despair of ever writing something that good again.
erikaj - Aug 31, 2006 11:29:48 am PDT #8230 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
Yeah, y'all, No is short. I've heard it enough.
Allyson - Aug 31, 2006 11:45:47 am PDT #8231 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Maybe we need to a Neurotic Buffista Writer subthread.
Aims - Aug 31, 2006 11:46:38 am PDT #8232 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.
I thought that was Minearverse?
Atropa - Aug 31, 2006 12:16:16 pm PDT #8233 of 10001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Maybe we need to a Neurotic Buffista Writer subthread.
nods
erikaj - Aug 31, 2006 12:17:23 pm PDT #8234 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
every thread is the neurotic writer thread...oh, that's just me.
Scrappy - Aug 31, 2006 12:18:06 pm PDT #8235 of 10001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Not just you, Bunk.
Topic!Cindy - Aug 31, 2006 12:19:35 pm PDT #8236 of 10001
What is even happening?
Maybe we need to a Neurotic Buffista Writer subthread.You are here.
Ms. Grabien is simply here to provide contrast.